Saw that and thought that could be what was doing it, but i was under the impression disabling drc would increase the volume if anything. Glad to know it isn't just my nexus being funny! Thanks for the explanation

Well DRC can be used to lower volume, but the most common use is to boost volume. Most modern music of all genres uses heavy dynamic range compression to boost volume.

Well DRC can be used to lower volume, but the most common use is to boost volume. Most modern music of all genres uses heavy dynamic range compression to boost volume.

Louder music sells better than higher quality music.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

Sigh. Using compression to boost volume in playback is like the old saying; Make everything louder than everything else.

But M is right. It is (over)used to 'punch' up the sound in today's way over processed (popular) music. The only time I use it (when it is available) is when listening to music at low volumes, like going to sleep volume, to hold down big jumps in volume, and to not lose the quiet sounds completely

Using compression in recording or as an audio effect is a different matter.

I'm glad you took it out. It should only be a selectable feature. Less signal processing is good signal processing.

Sigh. Using compression to boost volume in playback is like the old saying; Make everything louder than everything else.

But M is right. It is (over)used to 'punch' up the sound in today's way over processed (popular) music. The only time I use it (when it is available) is when listening to music at low volumes, like going to sleep volume, to hold down big jumps in volume, and to not lose the quiet sounds completely

Using compression in recording or as an audio effect is a different matter.

I'm glad you took it out. It should only be a selectable feature. Less signal processing is good signal processing.

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Well i would say its more like making everything just as loud as everything else.

Also i wouldn't say it is used to "punch" up music, as it actually does exactly the opposite. It eliminates the punch from music by making everything closer in volume.

Really happy with the PA 4.2.2 NIGHTLY and m37. I'm amazed at how smooth yet power friendly this is. I completely rebuild my n7 for the 4.2.2 stuff starting with a install of latest stock. Really awesome job metal, no problems to report!

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